Pictures from the North East of England (and some that aren't)
May 24, 2012 16:11:56 #
For your philosophical and intellectual pleasure, here are a smorgasbord of images from around where I live. Despite England's reputation for being soggier than a week old teabag, the sun does occasionally put in an appearance.
Please enjoy and comment as you see fit :-)
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Please enjoy and comment as you see fit :-)
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A Tree in Weardale
Bang!
Early morning at Fox Holes Dene
Glastonbury Tor
Hole in the World
Ribcage
Sailing Along
Sunrise over Horden Beach
Temenos
The Fishpond, Glastonbury Abbey
The Old Magnesia Works
The Rainbow Bridge
Through the Arched Window
Walking on the Moon
Hartlepool Marina
May 24, 2012 16:29:42 #
Man, those are all great pictures! Can you explain the Magnesia works, such as why is it built that way?
May 24, 2012 16:32:12 #
May 24, 2012 16:40:03 #
tainkc wrote:
Man, those are all great pictures! Can you explain the Magnesia works, such as why is it built that way?
Oh boy, that's a story. Known as the Steetley Magnesia Works, located in Hartlepool on the NE coast of England, it was the largest facility for the manufacture of magnesium hydroxide from seawater in the world. The plant closed in 2005 and was partially demolished but left most of the enormous settler and reaction tanks virtually intact.
Up until a few weeks ago, the whole derelict plant was accessible and last year I did an extensive photo essay of the 27 acre site. Now the demolition crews are razing the entire site to the ground and by the end of the year, this once vital part of British industrial history will be consigned to memory.
There's a fascinating potted history of the place at http://magworks.co.uk.
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May 24, 2012 16:55:27 #
DoctorChas wrote:
Thank you so much. quote=tainkc Man, those are all great pictures! ... (show quote)
May 24, 2012 17:15:41 #
Great variety of subjects,interesting composition and I noticed the sun was shining in alot of them.
May 25, 2012 07:14:06 #
May 25, 2012 07:54:07 #
steve03 wrote:
I must say you have an eye. I really like pix #2 Bang.
Thank you, Steve. That shot was more dumb luck than anything. I parked the camera on the tripod and sat off to one side triggering the remote furiously. 40-odd shots later, I got that one.
The other thing I remember from this is that the Baker rifle is bloody LOUD! Note to self: next time you do this, take some ruddy earplugs with you :shock:
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May 25, 2012 08:23:37 #
Torenaga
Loc: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset UK
What a set of photographs! Thoroughly enjoyed all. You have real talent!
May 25, 2012 08:29:56 #
Torenaga wrote:
What a set of photographs! Thoroughly enjoyed all. You have real talent!
Thank you, Torenaga-san. I suspect there are two of those pics you recognise judging by your location :D
BTW, are you a fan of Calvell's Shōgun, by any chance?
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May 25, 2012 09:53:39 #
May 25, 2012 10:07:06 #
Rhodge wrote:
Awesome set, loved the arched window, framed the bridge perfect. Nice job!!
Thank you :D
Ah yes, the grand old lady of Teeside herself. Just turned 100 and still in perfect working order and in use daily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesbrough_Transporter_Bridge
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May 25, 2012 10:43:15 #
Nice shots Doc. BTW...Do you know Doc Martin???? Funny fellow. And, oh yes, I don't care what Nagy says, the British did develop English!!
May 25, 2012 12:31:59 #
DoctorChas wrote:
For your philosophical and intellectual pleasure, here are a smorgasbord of images from around where I live. Despite England's reputation for being soggier than a week old teabag, the sun does occasionally put in an appearance.
Please enjoy and comment as you see fit :-)
=:~)
Please enjoy and comment as you see fit :-)
=:~)
Your images are excellent. I particularly like the ones where you have used a photo to frame a second view.
Swede
May 26, 2012 09:03:35 #
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